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Airport reopens in Port-au-Prince after 11 week closure
Australian telco giant Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Iran to hold Raisi’s funeral procession on Wednesday in Tehran
Politics
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
War & Conflict
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Australia police arrest 554 in domestic violence crackdown
Weirdo
Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
Op-Ed
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
Interview
Book Review
Business
Australian telco giant Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
Toshiba to cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically
Economy
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Japan’s economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in Q1
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
Forex
Dollars flow back into banks through RFCD accounts
Forex reserves increase after loans from IMF, ADB
Dollar price cut by Tk0.50 after over a year of hikes!
Development
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Environment
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
Migration
UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
WFP and MoDMR Sign MoU to Enhance Humanitarian Operations on Bhasan Char
Three migrants found dead off the Canary Islands, 15 rescued
Policy
A new policy framework is necessary for the development of public libraries
Assessment of govt policy changes in budget required for sustainable revenue collection
Remove the policy and social barriers in women’s economic empowerment to achieve SDGs
UN
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome Calls for Urgent and Sustained Support for Rohingya Refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh
NGO
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
Culture
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Arts
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Celebrity
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
Lifestyle
Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
Sherifah Yunus Olokodana to break stereotypes about Muslim women as she demonstrates cooking on Instagram wearing niqab
Quick tips to reduce energy consumption while doing laundry
Fashion
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
World’s oldest beauty adviser sitting pretty
TV Show
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
Photography
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Literature
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner
Science
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
Ford asked its electric-vehicle suppliers to reduce costs in an attempt to support profitability
Technology
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Gadgets
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
Electronics
Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
Reliance Jio to launch a budget laptop priced at $184 with an embedded 4G sim card
Automobile
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Ford asked its electric-vehicle suppliers to reduce costs in an attempt to support profitability
Honda to double investment in its electric vehicle strategy to $65 billion by 2030
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
Cardiovascular diseases kill 10,000 Europeans a day: WHO
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Disease
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Globally, Covid reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years: research
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia skyrocket by 3000 per cent this year compared to last
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
Health Article
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
Immunity to COVID-19 in children can last for up to nine months, expert says
Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines may be an effective public health strategy
Sports
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
Netflix to stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year
Rio2016
IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
Cricket
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
Hotel
Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
Aviation
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Adventure
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Food
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
Breaking News:
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
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May 21, 2024
Health
ESMO holds second successful Asia Congress in Singapore
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 26, 2016
News Hour: The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the leading professional organization for medical oncology, has successfully concluded the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore. ESMO Asia 2016 is a platform for the presentation and...
US FDA approves Portola’s NDA for priority review
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 24, 2016
News Hour: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.® announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Portola’s New Drug Application (NDA) granting priority review for betrixaban, an oral, once-daily Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant, for extended-duration prophylaxis of venous...
U.S. FDA approves Biogen’s SPINRAZA™, the first treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 24, 2016
News Hour: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Biogen’s SPINRAZA™ (nusinersen) under Priority Review for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients. SPINRAZA is the first and only treatment approved...
Angola declared the end of the world’s worst yellow fever epidemic in a generation
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 23, 2016
News Hour: Angola declared the end of the world’s worst yellow fever epidemic in a generation on Friday after a U.N.-backed vaccination campaign of 25 million people that resulted in no new cases in six months....
Two people in China died from bird flu, the first fatalities in China among this winter’s cases
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 23, 2016
News Hour: Two people in China’s Anhui province have died from H7N9 bird flu, the first fatalities in China among this winter’s cases, while Macau reported its first human infection of the strain since the former...
Japan began killing about 122,000 farm birds to contain outbreak of highly contagious strain of avian flu
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 20, 2016
News Hour: Japan began killing about 122,000 farm birds on Tuesday to contain another outbreak of a highly contagious strain of avian flu, officials said. It is the sixth mass cull this winter, with nearly a...
UK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: Reducing sugar content of high and mid sugar drinks is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with fewer cases of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The UK soft drinks industry levy, due...
James Chau shares his personal experience of depression
News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: For people living with depression, talking about it can be the first step towards recovery. In this short video, James Chau, news presenter and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals and Health, speaks...
Addition of MRI after 20-week scan could provide more certainty in diagnosing foetal brain abnormalities
Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: An extra scan using MRI could help to more accurately detect brain abnormalities and give more certainty for parents whose mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan showed a potential problem, according to a study published in The...
Asian head and neck cancer patients live longer with immunotherapy than mixed race group
Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: Asian head and neck cancer patients live longer with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab than the overall population, according to a sub-analysis of the KEYNOTE-012 trial presented at the ESMO ASIA 2016 Congress in Singapore. Head...
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